Biology
The National Mathematics and Science College - Coventry
02475092950
2 The Oaks, Westwood Way, CV4 8JB
Course summary

Year 1- Topics: The causes and treatment of cardiovascular disease, genes and health, the physiological and cytological changes associated with Cystic Fibrosis, genetic inheritance and the structure of proteins, cell structure, the cell cycle and the role of DNA, cell specialisation and epigenetics, evolution, adaptation, natural selection, conservation, measuring biodiversity and plant anatomy. Year 2 – Topics: Ecosystems, photosynthesis, climate change, enzyme action, speciation and evolution, immunity, infection and forensics, genetic profiling, disease development and the immune system, the impact of exercise on the body, the mechanisms of homeostasis, the nervous system and role of the brain, and the effect of Parkinson’s disease.

Entry requirements

A Level Programme: • To study with us you will need to have an average of at least 6 subjects at level 7.5 at GCSE or IGCSE, (including level 8 in Mathematics and in any subjects that you wish to study at A level that you have already studied at GCSE or IGCSE.) • If you are not studying a GCSE/iGCSE programme, we will review your qualifications alongside our internal assessments and determine if you meet our entry requirements. • All offers for international students are conditional on obtaining an IELTS overall score of 5.0 or equivalent. • Students not in possession of an IELTS score of 5.5 are required to attend the Pre-A-Level course.

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School Info

About Education Provider

RegionWest Midlands
Local AuthorityCoventry
Ofsted Rating
Gender TypeCo-Educational
ISI Report
Boarding FeeDay £15,750; Boarding £42,000 - £48,750
Sixth Form FeeUnknown
Address2 The Oaks, Westwood Way, CV4 8JB